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When snow, ice and frigid winds blast into town, watch out. If your body is not in condition, the common winter chore of snow shoveling can present the potential for spasms, strains, sprains and other health problems, warns the American Chiropractic Association (ACA).

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Sedentary lifestyles are the root cause of many obesity-related diseases and neuromuscular conditions. Research shows an inactive lifestyle has a debilitating effect on our health as we age, therefore exercise is imperative. This is why chiropractic physicians often prescribe walking for low-back pain.

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Gardening can provide a great workout, but with all the bending, twisting, reaching and pulling, the body may not be ready for exercise of the garden variety. And if the body is not prepared for the sudden increase in activity, one can develop strains and sprains that involve soft tissues, muscles, tendons and ligaments.

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The warmer weather brings more chances for parents to get outdoors and ramp up physical activity with their little ones. From biking and hiking to walking and jogging, today’s parents are keeping fit and bonding with their babies in the process. With an array of products unheard of a generation ago - like baby carriers, joggers and trailers - even the tiniest among us are enjoying the great outdoors. But while these items can make life easier and more enjoyable for both parent and child, they can be the cause of pain and injury if not used properly.

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On day two of National Public Health Week (NPHW) 2015, the public health community will shine a light on local, state and regional disparities by discussing the role of the 2010 Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) in addressing inequalities in access to healthcare, while discussing what more is needed to achieve health equity across communities. In observance of the campaign’s April 7 theme “Starting from Zip,” the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is drawing attention to the language intended to protect a patient’s choice of provider included in the PPACA as essential to quality patient care and genuine reform.

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The American Chiropractic Association (ACA), in response to recent research calling into question the efficacy of acetaminophen in the management of spinal pain, strongly encourages patients and healthcare providers to consider the benefits of a conservative approach to back pain. According to the British Medical Journal study, the widely used painkiller is ineffective against low-back pain and offers only “minimal short-term benefit” for people with osteoarthritis of the hip or knee. Similar conclusions were reached in a study published in The Lancet in July 2014, that acetaminophen “does not ease low-back pain.”

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Traveling can be rough on the body. Whether driving a few hours to a sunny resort with your family or flying cross-country for a week-long holiday excursion, long hours in a car or an airplane can leave you feeling stressed, tired, stiff and sore. The American Chiropractic Association recommends some tips to fight the pains and strains of travel before they occur.

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The Patients' Access to Responsible Care Alliance (PARCA), a coalition of organizations representing the interests of millions of patients and non-MD/DO health care providers, is calling on Congress to reject new legislation that would limit patient access to needed care. The Truth in Healthcare Marketing Act of 2015, introduced by Rep. Larry Buchan (R-Ind.), and David Scott (D-Ga.), would charge the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) with launching a new effort aimed at identifying and documenting specific misleading or deceptive acts by health care providers.

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With new research highlighting more risks associated with the increased use of opioids for pain, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) strongly urges patients and healthcare providers to consider first exhausting conservative forms of pain management. According to a recent report published in the Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (JAAOS), the increased usage of opioids has led to unanticipated consequences such as a tolerance among some patients to the drug hydrocodone and negative treatment outcomes for conditions such as work-related musculoskeletal disorders, joint replacements and spine surgery